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Volvo 140
Manufacturer	Volvo Cars
Production	1966–1974
Assembly	Torslanda, Sweden; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Predecessor	Volvo Amazon
Successor	Volvo 240
Class	Mid-size
Body style(s)	2-door coupe; 4-door sedan; 5-door estate
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	1.8L straight-4; 2.0L straight-4
Wheelbase	102.5 in (2604 mm)
Length	183.1 in (4651 mm); 144 sedan 1973
Width	68.1 in (1730 mm); 144 sedan 1973
Height	56.7 in (1440 mm); 144 sedan 1973
Fuel capacity	58 L (15.3 US gal; 12.8 imp gal); 144 sedan 1973
Related	Volvo 164

Volvo Cars began manufacturing the Volvo 140 series at Torslandaverken in the late summer of 1966^[2] for MY 1967^{[citation needed]} and production continued through MY 1974.

Beginning with the 140 series, Volvo used a tri-digit nomenclature, indicating series, number of cylinders and number of doors. Thus, the series, which followed the Volvo Amazon and preceded the 200 series, consisted of the Volvo 142 sedan, 144 sedan, and 145 (estate).

The 140 was the first Volvo to feature a more rectilinear or boxy styling. Compared to the Volvo Amazon, the 140 was a radical departure with minimal exterior and interior carryover, notably the front split grille. The car's basic shape would survive into the 1990s as the 200 series.

The first 140s used the same 85 hp (63 kW) B18 engine as the Amazon, with both cars later getting the 2-litre B20 engine. Mechanically, the car used many of the same drivetrain components as the Amazon, but also showcased many improvements, including disc brakes on all four wheels. It was named car of the year in 1966 by Swedish magazine Teknikens Värld.

During the run of the 140 series, Volvo introduced the 164, which shared much of the 140 series structure and styling aft of the windshield while incorporating a 6-cylinder engine.

Volvo produced a high roofed version of the Volvo 145 estate wagon known as an Express as a replacement for the Volvo Duett. It found a niche market and several coachbuilder firms made "Express" versions of the 245. Its rear hatch was made of glass-reinforced plastic.

Volvo 142 (coupe version)

Volvo 144 (sedan version)

Volvo 145 (estate version)

Volvo 145 Express

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^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Autotest Volvo 144 de luxe: Good, solid engineering: mediocre performer, but relatively quiet and refined. Improved steering and much lighter clutch. Good ride and predictable handling. Plenty of leg room and very large boot. Much improved heating and ventilation. Brakes lack bite when cold. Comprehensively equipped and very well finished. Still more safety features.". Autocar vol 138 (nbr 4019): pages 34 - 38. date 7 June 1973.
^ "From Mass-Market Cars to Niche Sports Utility Vehicles - The Volvo Torslanda Plant Turns 40". Swedespeed.com, Apr 15, 2004, Source: Volvo Car Corporation. http://www.swedespeed.com/news/publish/Volvo_News/article_221.html.

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[Autocar1973-0] "Autotest Volvo 144 de luxe: Good, solid engineering: mediocre performer, but relatively quiet and refined. Improved steering and much lighter clutch. Good ride and predictable handling. Plenty of leg room and very large boot. Much improved heating and ventilation. Brakes lack bite when cold. Comprehensively equipped and very well finished. Still more safety features.". Autocar vol 138 (nbr 4019): pages 34 - 38. date 7 June 1973.

[swedespeed-1] "From Mass-Market Cars to Niche Sports Utility Vehicles - The Volvo Torslanda Plant Turns 40". Swedespeed.com, Apr 15, 2004, Source: Volvo Car Corporation. http://www.swedespeed.com/news/publish/Volvo_News/article_221.html.

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